Family Promise of Spokane Fun Run Challenge
- Date Tue 1st July 2025 - Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 5:00AM PDT
- Location Spokane, Washington
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting month of fitness and community spirit at the Family Promise of Spokane Fun Run Challenge! Kicking off on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and culminating in a lively 5K on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, this event invites participants to run or walk 31 miles at their own pace throughout July. As you lace up your sneakers and hit the trails, you'll also be raising awareness and funds to support families facing homelessness in Spokane County.
Throughout the month, participants are encouraged to don their purple and yellow gear, share their progress online, and rally support from friends and family. There’s a fun twist with awards for the top fundraisers, the most creative runners, and even the largest teams! The grand finale on August 2nd will feature a family-friendly atmosphere with activities starting at 8 AM, leading up to the 5K race at 9:30 AM. Join us in this meaningful challenge, honor the memory of Craig Howard, and help make a difference in our community—one mile at a time!
Throughout the month, participants are encouraged to don their purple and yellow gear, share their progress online, and rally support from friends and family. There’s a fun twist with awards for the top fundraisers, the most creative runners, and even the largest teams! The grand finale on August 2nd will feature a family-friendly atmosphere with activities starting at 8 AM, leading up to the 5K race at 9:30 AM. Join us in this meaningful challenge, honor the memory of Craig Howard, and help make a difference in our community—one mile at a time!
Organiser's Description
Family Promise of Spokane is hosting a Fun Run Challenge! What's the challenge? Run or walk 31 miles, one a day, for the month of July at your own pace. Then come together to finish strong for a 5k!
Support families on the verge of, or experiencing, homelessness in Spokane County. Together we will show Spokane that we are ending the cycle of Family Homelessness! Join us the month of July by running, raising awareness, and gathering supporter as you raise funds for Family Promise of Spokane. Wear purple and yellow (or your race day shirt) while you run to show support of our organization! Post your progress on this website or join our Facebook event page [https://www.facebook.com/events/669298159318511/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D] to share photos, progress, and highlights of the race.
There will even be shout outs for:
* The individual or team who can raise the most money!
* The individual or team who can get the most peer support!
* The individual or team who has the most creative run (costumes, style, etc!)
* The biggest team!
* The furthest run away from Spokane!
We will end the month-long challenge on Saturday, AUGUST 2ND 2025 @ 9:30am with a 5K in Riverfront Park.
Day of check-in will begin at 8am and there will be plenty of family friendly activities to participate in before the race starts
* Watch this video [https://youtu.be/mfNhenS3n8k] to learn how to register for the run
* Watch this video [https://youtu.be/qFD_vuvlbFs]to learn how to set up a fundraising page
This run is in honor of beloved late coworker Craig Howard, who would often give out shoes to those who had none. This run is a perfect blend of his passions and we will honor him with every mile completed!
*Please do not run alone if you are a minor or if you feel unsafe doing so!
Support families on the verge of, or experiencing, homelessness in Spokane County. Together we will show Spokane that we are ending the cycle of Family Homelessness! Join us the month of July by running, raising awareness, and gathering supporter as you raise funds for Family Promise of Spokane. Wear purple and yellow (or your race day shirt) while you run to show support of our organization! Post your progress on this website or join our Facebook event page [https://www.facebook.com/events/669298159318511/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D] to share photos, progress, and highlights of the race.
There will even be shout outs for:
* The individual or team who can raise the most money!
* The individual or team who can get the most peer support!
* The individual or team who has the most creative run (costumes, style, etc!)
* The biggest team!
* The furthest run away from Spokane!
We will end the month-long challenge on Saturday, AUGUST 2ND 2025 @ 9:30am with a 5K in Riverfront Park.
Day of check-in will begin at 8am and there will be plenty of family friendly activities to participate in before the race starts
* Watch this video [https://youtu.be/mfNhenS3n8k] to learn how to register for the run
* Watch this video [https://youtu.be/qFD_vuvlbFs]to learn how to set up a fundraising page
This run is in honor of beloved late coworker Craig Howard, who would often give out shoes to those who had none. This run is a perfect blend of his passions and we will honor him with every mile completed!
*Please do not run alone if you are a minor or if you feel unsafe doing so!
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North Bank Shelter @ Riverfront Park, 802 N Howard St, Spokane, 99201, WA, United States
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